Definitions tagged (empezar) in the street dictionary.
An informal and grammatically redundant expression used to indicate that one is starting to head toward a destination or getting a move on. (A standard part of the local dialect in Bolivia).
We have to start ir yendo toward the school, or else we will be late!
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A popular idiom used to signal a fresh start from zero, moving forward by forgetting or disregarding previous conflicts or events. (Literally: erasure and a new account.)
That is it, what is done is done. Let's do borrón y cuenta nueva.
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To break into or take the first piece of a new food item, like slicing a fresh loaf of bread or making the first cut into a leg of ham.
Let's encentar this chorizo.
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To go for it, do something, or get moving. It is an invitation or command to take action immediately.
Llégale, do not stop for anything.
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To leave a place in a hurry, to head out, or to take off immediately.
Come quick, I am waiting for you... I am going to arrancar over there right now.
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